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Key West Cruise Ship Schedule, January 2028

Florida Keys dock port with walk-off access into Old Town.

January 2028 Schedule Overview

This page lists cruise ships scheduled to call at Key West during January 2028, including arrival and departure times where available. Use it to plan shore excursions around your ship's published port window.

January 2028 at Key West: January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Key West to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

January 2028 Summary

Ship calls
14
Estimated passenger capacity
42,000Sourced from CruiseMapper passenger ratings where available; otherwise estimated at 3,000 guests per call
Busiest scheduled day
Sat, Jan 1, 2028 (1 ships)
Main cruise lines
Carnival Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean

Planning tip: Review arrival and departure times for your ship before booking Key West shore excursions in January.

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January 2028 Schedule Table

DateShipCruise LineArrivalDepartureTime in PortPassenger CapacityNotes
2028-01-01Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,046 to 3,655n/a
2028-01-04Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h2,978 to 3,574n/a
2028-01-05Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,046 to 3,655n/a
2028-01-06Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,130 to 2,556n/a
2028-01-08Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,046 to 3,655n/a
2028-01-09Celebrity SummitCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,158 to 2,590n/a
2028-01-11Celebrity ReflectionCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h3,046 to 3,655n/a
2028-01-16Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises10:3017:006h 30m3,260 to 3,521n/a
2028-01-17Celebrity SilhouetteCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,886 to 3,463n/a
2028-01-18Carnival LibertyCarnival Cruise Line08:0016:008h2,978 to 3,574n/a
2028-01-19Jewel Of The SeasRoyal Caribbean07:0017:0010h2,144 to 2,573n/a
2028-01-21Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,130 to 2,556n/a
2028-01-26Celebrity ConstellationCelebrity Cruises08:0017:009h2,130 to 2,556n/a
2028-01-30Celebrity ApexCelebrity Cruises10:3017:006h 30m3,260 to 3,521n/a

14 ships scheduled. Arrivals and departures are subject to change by cruise lines and port authorities.

Plan Your January 2028 Excursion

Once you know your ship's January 2028 arrival and departure time, compare shore excursions for Key West. Start with our authority port guide, then browse specialist local operators with pier-aware pickup and clear return-timing policies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which cruise ships visit Key West in January 2028?

This page lists 7 scheduled vessels in January 2028, including Carnival Liberty, Celebrity Apex, Celebrity Constellation, Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Summit, Jewel Of The Seas. Use the schedule table for exact arrival and departure times.

Can Key West arrival times change in January 2028?

Yes. Cruise lines and the port adjust January 2028 times for weather, pier traffic, and operational delays. January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic, so treat these as planning guides and confirm on your ship's daily program before disembarking.

How early should I book a January 2028 Key West shore excursion?

Once you confirm your ship's in-port window from this January 2028 schedule, January 2028 is peak season at Key West, so book must-do tours two to three weeks ahead. Popular snorkel, beach, and wildlife tours sell out fastest when multiple ships share the port.

How much time should I leave before returning to the ship at Key West in January 2028?

Plan to be back at the Key West terminal 30–60 minutes before published departure. Add extra buffer on full-day tours and dates when multiple ships are in port, which is common in January 2028.

What excursions suit Key West in January 2028?

January falls in the Caribbean's dry winter peak season, with reliable sunshine, generally calm seas, and the year's heaviest cruise traffic. Expect Key West to fill on multi-ship days, so reserve signature excursions well ahead. Conditions favour reef snorkel, catamaran sails, and beach days.

View the Key West cruise ship schedule for January 2028, including 14 scheduled cruise calls, arrival times, departure times and planning tips for shore excursions. Arrival and departure times are subject to change. Confirm final times with your cruise line before disembarking.